What is the tower frequency at EGHI?

The tower frequency at Southampton is 118.2 MHz.

Does EGHI require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Southampton (United Kingdom).

Where is EGHI located?

Southampton (EGHI) is located in Southampton, United Kingdom.

What is the IATA code for EGHI?

The IATA code for Southampton is SOU.

How long is the runway at EGHI?

The main runway at Southampton (02/20) measures 5653 X 121.

Does EGHI have an ILS approach?

Yes, Southampton has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.

Is EGHI a port of entry?

Yes, Southampton is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Southampton (EGHI/SOU) — Southampton, United Kingdom

Southampton (EGHI/SOU) serves Southampton, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 44 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

45 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 29 on the ground · busiest hour 07:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGHI
Name: Southampton
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 50.950298
Longitude: -1.3568
Elevation: 44 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Southampton
IATA Code: SOU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/London
Distance from City: 6.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 5653 X 121
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), NDB
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.200 MHz
Ground: 121.775 MHz
Operations: 128.850 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 113.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.southamptonairport.com/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: £8.50-£12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £85
Parking Fee: £0.50-£1.20 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours may be free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: GBP
Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: Yes
Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 23:00
Curfew End: 06:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 23:00-06:00 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EGHH

ICAO: EGHH
Name: Bournemouth
Distance (NM): 21.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKA

ICAO: EGKA
Name: Shoreham
Distance (NM): 40.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKK

ICAO: EGKK
Name: Gatwick
Distance (NM): 45.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.

EGLL

ICAO: EGLL
Name: Heathrow
Distance (NM): 45.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

EGKB

ICAO: EGKB
Name: Biggin Hill
Distance (NM): 57.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

J2263/26 warning

Danger area

TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD182A INSTALLED WI 1.61NM RADIUS OF 505410N 0012419W (SOUTHAMPTON CITY CENTRE). BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. EMERG SERVICES ACFT MAY ENTER THE AIRSPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL DECONFLICTION AGREEMENTS. OPEN…

2026-07-22 08:18:00 2026-10-01 03:00:00

J2262/26 warning

Danger area

TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD182B INSTALLED WI 1.61NM RADIUS OF 505534N 0012653W (MILLBROOK, SOUTHAMPTON). BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. EMERG SERVICES ACFT MAY ENTER THE AIRSPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL DECONFLICTION AGREEMENTS. OPEN …

2026-07-22 08:17:00 2026-10-01 03:00:00

C4884/26 caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE OPR PSN 505615N 0012342W (SOUTHAMPTON) MAX HGT 147FT AGL/ 288FT AMSL.

2026-07-27 06:30:00 2026-07-31 15:30:00

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Nearby Airports

EGHF Solent Airport 10 NM EGVP Middle Wallop Airfield 14 NM EGHP Popham Airfield 15 NM EGLS Old Sarum Airfield 18 NM EGHO Thruxton Aerodrome 18 NM EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport 19 NM EGHJ Bembridge Airport 19 NM EGDM MoD Boscombe Down Airport 19 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EGHI?: The tower frequency at Southampton is 118.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGHI?: Southampton offers Jet A-1.
Does EGHI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Southampton (United Kingdom).
Where is EGHI located?: Southampton (EGHI) is located in Southampton, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGHI?: The IATA code for Southampton is SOU.
How long is the runway at EGHI?: The main runway at Southampton (02/20) measures 5653 X 121.
Does EGHI have an ILS approach?: Yes, Southampton has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
Is EGHI a port of entry?: Yes, Southampton is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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